Aaron Burr

himself into the sort of “gentleman” the others aspired to be like. Aaron Burr on the other hand, rejected the principles of service and “disinterest” that were very important to the founding fathers. Wood describes Burr as ambitious and illustrated how he was rejected by both the Federalist and Anti-Federalists. He was so unpopular that Jefferson and Hamilton, complete opposites on the political party spectrum, agreed together that Burr would hinder rather than help the United States if he came…

Hamilton is an award-winning Broadway musical that tells the story of a lesser known Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The project evolved from a single song performed at the White House Poetry Jam in May of 2009 to an internationally renowned musical over the past 8 years. The musical first ran off-Broadway and officially opened on Broadway in August of 2015. It quickly became one of the most popular musicals of the year and has since won a Grammy, the Pulitzer Prize for drama, 11 Tony’s…

From the leader of the first American political party to a writer, Alexander Hamilton has participated in a handful of professions, and as a result has changed America forever with his wonderful achievements. milestones like persuading a state’s people to ratify the Constitution, Drafting Washington’s letters during the revolutionary war, or even becoming the first secretary of treasury. Although the year isn’t known, what we do know is that Hamilton was born on January 11th, in the 1750s.…

The face of Alexander Hamilton is well-known to anyone who’s taken the time to glance at a ten dollar bill. During his lifetime, Hamilton would have never guessed he would leave this kind of legacy. “Hamilton: the Musical,” a recent Broadway smash hit about his life, gives Alexander Hamilton this line: “Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” Hamilton was a notable founding father and statesman because his background brought strong perspectives to…

The Jeffersonians were very successful in achieving their goals of economic growth, expansion of land, and reducing military and naval power. The Jeffersonians vetoed the tax on whisky because it was enacted by the Federalist party. The Federalist party to the Jeffersonians were thought of as politicians for the wealthier. The tax on whiskey was a rouse from the federalist to increase their gains and hamper the common folk. Therefore leading to the veto by the Jeffersonian group who were for…

Chapter 1: Hammy Runs Away It was a cold night when a small boy ran, with nothing but the clothes on his back and a map of the surrounding area. It was near midnight when the boy stopped running. He was in front of a shelter with an old Victorian appearance. He knocked on the door heaving from exhaustion, and the doors opened, revealing a kindly, old lady. “What’s your name, son?” the lady inquired, “A- Alexander, Hamilton.” the small boy wheezed in between staggered breaths. “Well come on in…

After George Washington’s death, the young states divided as ever has argued and debated things that we do still today. But there were certain changes that had shaped these states into the nation it is today. But before his departure, Washington made a letter to warn us of things to look out and avoid in the distant future and we went ahead to do those many things anyways. First, Washington told us of the benefits of the government and this is because the taxes we pay do go into everyone’s…

referred to as a Founding Father of the states of Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Claiborne had met and befriended the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, while he worked as a clerk for Congress. In fact, when Jefferson competed against Aaron Burr in the presidential election of 1800, Claiborne helped Jefferson win the election by securing Tennessee’s vote in favor of Jefferson. This proved to be in Claiborne’s best interest because three years later, Jefferson named Claiborne and…

in a federalist government. Jefferson brought about political diversification, and economic change while dealing with foreign and domestic relations. The election of 1800 pitted Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr against each other. Jefferson believed in an agricultural society and small government. Burr fought for the continuation of big central government. When Jefferson won the election it was significant because of a smooth change in political parties, where the transfer of power was…

which Hamilton benefits from. If it weren’t for Washington’s support, Jefferson and Madison would have overpowered them. Another instance is in the “Election of 1800” where Hamilton was asked who he would vote for for president— either Jefferson or Burr. In the lines, “You need to change course, a key endorsement might redeem you”, Madison suggests that maybe Jefferson needs the support from someone important, meaning he knows how important it is to be backed-up by someone important because it…